# Once seen as the Internet’s invisible plumbing, data centres are now at the centre of a global infrastructure boom driven by AI, cloud computing and surging digital traffic.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-11 · The Hindu Business Line*

## Key points

- AI-ready data centres can require 80-120 kW per rack, far higher than traditional racks.
- India's data centre capacity is projected to rise from 1.5 GW in 2025 to 4.5-10 GW by 2030.
- AI-focused data centres cost up to $17 million per MW, compared to $8-10 million for cloud centres.
- Budget 2026 proposes a 20-year tax holiday for foreign cloud companies using Indian data centres.
- India's data centre market has attracted nearly $94 billion in investments since 2019.

**Companies:** Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, Airtel, Tata Group, Adani Group, Reliance, E2E Networks, Sify
**Countries:** India, United States, China

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